Lot 128
  • 128

Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter 1844 - 1913

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Edouard Frederic Wilhelm Richter
  • Preparing for the hunt
  • signed W. Richter and dated 1876 lower center
  • oil on canvas
  • 31 3/4 by 23 1/4 in.
  • 80.8 by 59 cm.

Provenance

Sale: Sotheby's, New York, June 1, 2000, lot 36

Condition

Lined canvas. The surface is in good condition and with clean varnish, except for circular craquelure in the sky. Under UV light: a few small areas of inpainting in the sky: at upper center and slightly to the left of it. More substantial inpainting to the upper half of the tower at center and to the greenery along the house, as well as on the horse and rider at right, and the ground at lower center.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.